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SN59 GDO

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,268 mi
Last recorded100,268 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 GDO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 89,765 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,029 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2023 80,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 76,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 76,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,090 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 72,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 69,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 69,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,580 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,843 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Feb 2018 60,843 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,976 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 53,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,692 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,665 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 25,281 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 16,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,686 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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SN59 GDO is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 86,008 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN59 GDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SN59 GDO registered?

SN59 GDO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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